You’re climbing up a route, and suddenly you notice the next bolt looks different from the previous ones you clipped into. Is it super rusty? A spinner? Does it look warped or modified? Or does it just seem “off”? Whatever the reason, it’s crucial to identify these variances and be sure the bolt is safe … More Bomber vs Sketchy Bolts

Climbers often mark important or hard to see holds with chalk, resulting in what we call a tick mark. We, as climbers, may find it visually appealing, but other patrons of the area or land managers don’t always agree. It’s an obvious mark that a climber has been there and many non-climbers consider it unsightly. … More Tick Marks: The Climber’s Graffiti